And the score is.....

[Sar-fitb]

Last year, I wrote about my struggles with a low fat diet and how much stress I felt at the way our society degrades people of ample curves. I still struggle with these issues, but I have such good news today that I must share it.

As of this morning's weigh-in, I had lost (drum roll please)....................... 93 pounds.

Of course, the fact that I have had mild flu-like symptoms for the last few days probably helped. Still, I am excited!!!!!

Even having lost 93 pounds, I still have a long way to go. The scale read 221 this morning and doctors say that someone my height should be around 150. I try not to think about how far I have to go as it is rather daunting. I can only think about it in ten pound increments.

I am almost to my goal. To get to 100 pounds lost was my New Year's resolution and I am nearing the finish line. At least for this part of the race.

When I get to 100 pounds lost, I am going to hold a big party. I will make all sorts of fattening foods and celebrate for a few hours. Then, I think I'll go for a long walk.

You're invited!

[Francisco]

You're more than half way there so give yourself a pat on the back for what you've achieved and carry on.

One way of taking out the fear is to not focus on the whole task but a smaller part of it. I never used to clean and tidy because I thought there's too much to do. Nowadays I would say to myself "let's get the dishes done", then I would focus on the rest of the kitchen, etc (and then the entire flat's clean and tidy in a reasonable time). So instead of thinking I've got another 71 lbs to lose, think I've got x lbs to lose this week/month. It makes the task more manageable.

[Barb Jacobs]

OMG!! WOW!! Congratulations! That is terrific! You are easily going to reach your New Years goal!

As someone who has spent a lifetime 'battling the bulge' I have the utmost respect for you and your accomplishement! Good luck as you move towards your ultimate goal! But thank you for sharing this amazing feat with all of us here!

~B

[Peg]

Wow, 93 pounds is a lot! Way to go!!! And best of success with the 7 more to reach your goal. :) Peg